NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she has a history of urinary tract infections. The nurse would do further health teaching if she verbalizes she will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restricting fluid intake promotes urinary stasis, increasing infection risk. The other options are appropriate preventive measures.
Question 2 of 5
A normal 3-year-old child is suspected of having meningitis. The doctor has ordered a lumbar puncture. In light of this procedure and developmental characteristics of this age group, which nursing measure is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should emphasize what is required to elicit cooperation and help to develop a sense of autonomy. The child may express discomfort verbally and should be encouraged to express his feelings. Selecting nonthreatening words to explain a procedure will prevent misinterpretation. When explaining the procedure to the parent with the child present, the nurse should use words that the child can understand to avoid misunderstanding.
Question 3 of 5
A 26-year-old female client presents at 10 weeks' gestation. She currently is a G3 1-0-1-1. Her mother and grandmother have heart disease. Her grandmother also has insulin-dependent diabetes. The client's previous delivery was a term female infant weighing 9 lb 13 oz. The client is 5 ft 6 inches tall and her current weight is 130 lb. Based on her history, she is at risk for developing diabetes in pregnancy. Which of the following factors places her at risk for gestational diabetes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal age older than 30 years is an identified risk factor for diabetes. Age younger than 30 years is insignificant for diabetes unless there is a familial history of diabetes. The client's weight is appropriate for her height. Obesity or pregnancy weight >20% of the ideal weight is a contributing factor to the development of gestational diabetes. The birth of an infant weighing >9 lb (4000 g) is an identified risk factor for gestational diabetes. A familial history of heart disease is insignificant in the development of diabetes. However, a familial history of type II diabetes mellitus is identified as a risk factor in the development of diabetes during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a total hip replacement is being discharged. The nurse should teach the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crossing legs after a total hip replacement risks hip dislocation by adducting the femur. Sleeping, walking, or lying prone (if tolerated) are generally safe with proper precautions.
Question 5 of 5
Painless vaginal bleeding in the last trimester may be caused by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placenta previa causes painless vaginal bleeding due to the low-lying placenta separating from the uterine wall.